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Posted by: wjk_glynn Mar 14 2005, 12:46 PM

Hi folks,

I'm going to look at my first potential 914 purchase this coming weekend and I'd like to be well prepared.

Can you direct me to a list of good online 914 FAQs, Buyer's Guides, etc. to help arm oneself?

Thanks.

Karl.

PS - This is the car I'm going to see - http://www.westcoastautosport.com/docs/cars/2005/car-in00134.htm

PPS - Just as an FYI, I've compiled a list of resources for 944 owners at http://www.weissach.net/924-944-968_WhereToFindInformation.html

Posted by: Bleyseng Mar 14 2005, 12:49 PM

Just look at the top of the page at the 914info tab.
Looks like a decent car for $5000, always look for rust esp under the battery tray ie the Hell Hole!

Geoff

Posted by: Howard Mar 14 2005, 12:51 PM

If it looks as good in person, snag it. Hopefully one of the NorCal gurus will jump in here and go with you to take a look for the usual suspect areas.

Hope you get it, but if not, hang around anyway. We are equal opportunity offenders here

Posted by: wjk_glynn Mar 14 2005, 12:54 PM

QUOTE (Bleyseng @ Mar 14 2005, 10:49 AM)
Just look at the top of the page at the 914info tab.

Doh! I've been lurking on this forum for ages and never spotted that tab...

Thanks.

Karl.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Mar 14 2005, 03:50 PM

There are a couple of articles on the Bird site that can also help.

The Pelican Parts 914 buyer's guide:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/How_to_buy_a_914.htm

The 914 FAQ (now somewhat dated, but still lots of pretty good info if I do say so myself):
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_Darling_FAQ/914_Darling_FAQ.htm

(Shaddap, Rusty--I will get around to updating that thing, I really will! ...Sometime...)

--DD

Posted by: Lawrence Mar 14 2005, 04:58 PM

Did I say anything at all, Old Damp One?

-Rusty

Posted by: wjk_glynn Mar 14 2005, 06:57 PM

Hi guys,

Thanks for all of the valuable info.

Karl.

Posted by: teenrookie Mar 14 2005, 09:35 PM

I have been looking myself. I made a excel spreadsheet that helps me review the car when I see it in person.

I gathered the info from 914 club, Pelican parts and a few other sources.

It has saved me from spending money on a PPI (pre purchase inspection) for a car I would not be interested in.

It helps me, I am a rookie but it should help.

Send me a PM with your email and I will send it to you.

Patience and being fast on the good cars, seems to be what works.

Posted by: wjk_glynn Mar 15 2005, 12:00 AM

Thanks James... You have a PM.

Karl.

Posted by: teenrookie Mar 15 2005, 12:11 AM

Should be in your inbox Karl.

Good luck and post your car when you get it.